Volkswagen Passat History
Catalog record
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The Passat began in 1974 and reached the US first as the 'Dasher' (B1) and 'Quantum' (B2) before adopting the Passat name; later front-drive and available all-wheel-drive (4Motion) generations made it Volkswagen's core mid-size car.
For 2012 Volkswagen built a larger, US-specific Passat in Chattanooga, Tennessee, tailored to American family-sedan tastes, before North American production ended in 2022. Source note: Wikipedia "Volkswagen Passat" — US Dasher (B1) from 1974, Quantum (B2) 1982–88, Passat name from 1990; Chattanooga-built NMS from MY2012; US production ended 2022.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Volkswagen Passat. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WL10396
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo; Oil column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49020
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24489
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description L4 1.8L 1798cc 110 CID Turbo; Cabin Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.) · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 57187
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.); Oil column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.) · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49186
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.); Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Volkswagen Passat L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.): Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.) · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24489
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.); Cabin Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Volkswagen Passat L5 2.5L 2480cc (Mex.): Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 57462
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID; Oil column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10307
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Volkswagen Passat V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: PASSAT.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24489
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 651 / printed page 650; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; catalog heading PASSAT; engine description V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID; Cabin Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Volkswagen Passat V6 3.6L 3597cc 219 CID: Search this part on Amazon
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Notable special editions & performance variants
Passat W8
A rare flagship with a unique 4.0-liter W8 engine and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Source note: VW USA media / Wikipedia "Volkswagen Passat (B5)" — US W8 sold MY2002–2004 (4,931 US units).
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